A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 4081961 Details
Epoch: 189 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4083886 epoch_slot_no: 1486 block_no: 4081784 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1533 time: 2020-04-26 06:00:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3377c681e35cb7181044e0a8970170b1798acb1c4a4690c6a57619eb4a797a1eBlock Operator
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